Prosciutto Pasta with Arugula
This easy 5 ingredient pasta recipe is your answer to what's for dinner! Crispy prosciutto, spicy arugula and pasta tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings 4
Calories 510kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 oz pasta a cut pasta like penne, fusilli,
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 ½ ounces baby arugula
- salt and black pepper
- parmesan cheese freshly grated, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil and start a pot of pasta water to boil.
- Lay the prosciutto on a baking sheet and broil until crisp - about 2-3 minutes. Do not walk away this goes quickly. Remove the prosciutto and let it cool a bit on the sheet. When cool enough to handle, cut or break it into bite sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to directions and scoop it out into a large bowl.
- Add the arugula, balsamic vinegar and olive oil and salt and pepper to the pasta in the bowl and toss to combine. Don't add too much salt, the prosciutto will be salty.
- Serve topped with the prosciutto and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Baby arugula - can use baby spinach or kale. You want a baby green so that it will wilt with just the heat of the pasta.
Prosciutto - can use cooked pancetta or bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg